102 posts tagged travel
I’d heard really great things about the acquarium in Cape Town and now that Charlotte is so fascinated by animals I figured she would enjoy it. In fact, I completely under-estimated just how much she would enjoy it. She loved it!
The acquarium is really great and well worth a visit if you have kiddies. Or even if you don’t!
Cape Town, South Africa
The guide book was right when it said ‘colony’. There were loads of penguins hanging about on the beach.
Charlotte was enchanted by the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. She was giggling and squirming around in my arms.
One thing I’ve learned on this trip is that it’s never too soon to introduce new experiences to her.
Cape Town, South Africa
Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa! We are here to celebrate the wedding of our good friends Marc and Katy.
Last night they hosted a welcome reception at a fantastic beach bar. Instead of wearing the pretty one shouldered cocktail dress that I brought with me I wore pants and a jacket because it is FREEZING here. Yup, Summer in Africa. Who knew it would be so cold.
Anyway, thought I would try and write a couple of blog posts before we head to the wedding. I am so excited to see Katy’s dress and know she will look phenomenal - she worked in fashion in New York and is the best dressed person I’ve ever met.
Cape Town, South Africa
One evening last week we headed to a small village called Mougins well-known for its art and gastronomic delights. Picasso spent the last 12 years of his life living just outside the village whilst keeping a studio in what is now the visitor’s center.
We didn’t really know what to expect and upon arrival there were a number of WOWs uttered. Another beautiful village surrounded by breathtaking views.
We meandered around the village, in and out of art galleries.
There is art for every taste.
And even artwork drawn directly onto the wall.
We ended our stroll with dinner at a bistro.
Mougins, France
We took a tour around in the car the other day and wandered the streets of a couple of villages.
We had lunch at an outdoor cafe. I was feeling under the weather ( too much vin rouge the previous evening, ahem ) and a big bowl of pasta was just what I needed.
Oh, did I mention my Mum and Jen are here. Probably not. So…..my Mum and Jen are here!
John picked a really great restaurant for our last meal in the Ardeche region. I am really going to miss all of this outdoor dining when we go home.
Starter of escargot and mushrooms in puff pastry. NOM NOM NOM.
La Bastide de Virac, France
Lunch on the verandah.
Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France
Another week in France draws to a close. We spent this week in (another) old stone farmhouse. The second floor renovation is um, how shall we say, a little rickety. I fear for my life when I walk on the floorboards. I can actually see down into pthe corner of the kitchen from my bedroom. The rest of the house is lovely with exposed stone throughout the house.
Our next door neighbour is a vineyard.
St Saveur de Cruzieres, France
